Intercitybus

intercity coach, long-distance bus

noun IN-ter-si-tee-boos Rare

Usage Note

Intercitybus (often IC Bus) is Deutsche Bahn's or a private operator's long-distance bus service between cities. With FlixBus's rise, this form of travel has become very common in Germany.

Examples

"Der Intercitybus hält am Hauptbahnhof und am Flughafen."

Natural Translation

The intercity coach stops at the main station and the airport.

Literal Translation

The intercity bus stops at the main train station and the airport.

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